What does the Communication Status column in the Interface Monitor indicate?

The Communication Status column in the Interface Monitor provides critical information about the operational state of the communication daemon, also known as the Comm daemon. This column indicates whether the Comm daemon is currently stopped or running. The functionality of the Comm daemon is essential for the proper exchange and processing of messages between different systems within the Epic environment. If the Comm daemon is running, it signifies that communication pathways are open and that data can be successfully transmitted. Conversely, if the Comm daemon is stopped, it indicates a potential disruption in communication that could affect data exchange, leading to issues in system functionality and reporting.

The other options, while related to message processing, do not capture the specific role of the Communication Status column. For instance, the total number of messages processed would not reflect the operational status of the daemon itself. Similarly, while it may be important to observe the types of messages being sent or the last sender to communicate, these details pertain more to the content of messages rather than the health or operational state of the communication interface, which is what the Communication Status column is designed to indicate.